Brandstiftung

arson

noun BRANT-shtif-tung Rare

Usage Note

Brandstiftung (§ 306 StGB) is the deliberate setting of fire to property; schwere Brandstiftung (aggravated arson) applies when lives are endangered, carrying a minimum sentence of one year.

Examples

"Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Brandstiftung an dem Lagerhaus."

Natural Translation

Police are investigating arson at the warehouse.

Literal Translation

The police investigate because-of arson at the warehouse.

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